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  1. Maxthe222

    Where To Bring My 1979 TA For Restoration Work In MA?

    Don Bassman at East Coast Trans Am is a credible and popular Trans Am Restoration specialist in Granville, MA. He might be a bit busy, but I'm surprised he hasn't come across your radar as he is close to you. He's very easily reachable via his website or his Facebook group.
  2. Maxthe222

    My 81 Trans Am Daytona Recaro

    That's easy; you can go through Joe at Turbo Trans Am Performance; they offer rebuild kits and a turbo restoration service for the Garrett TB305. They are based in Wisconsin.
  3. Maxthe222

    1979 Nocturne Blue Paint Formula

    The car has been repainted, and that's not the correct Nocturne Blue color. Even though photos are a terrible representation of color, you can quickly tell that it's been repainted in a higher contrast over the original darker blue. Paint codes don't help; the paint codes from 40 years ago...
  4. Maxthe222

    79 Pontiac Trans Am Value?

    NCE #27 Convertible T/A. Surprisingly, in decent condition, most of these interiors were eaten away due to exposure. Niche market, hard sell, condition is very good and highly original, which will help. Start at $30,000 and see what you're offered. The engine bay looks untouched, and so...
  5. Maxthe222

    1978 Y88 Carpet Color?

    It is always 62 Camel Tan on a Y88. It's easy to get off RockAuto in the correct color from AAC.
  6. Maxthe222

    Find My TA?

    I can help with this somewhat, but the VIN is required at a minimum. Photos would be great. I also recommend posting it to the Lost Muscle Cars Facebook page. They have gained significant traction lately and have a huge audience reach with many success stories.
  7. Maxthe222

    WTB: XX 481988 Block Or Whole Running Engine For 1978 6.6L TA

    You are looking for the wrong motor. That code is for a W72 400. Your car had an L78 400 with the cast code 500557.
  8. Maxthe222

    2 = Pontiac W87 = Firebird Trans Am K = L80 403 Oldsmobile 6.6L V8 9 = 1979 N = built at...

    2 = Pontiac W87 = Firebird Trans Am K = L80 403 Oldsmobile 6.6L V8 9 = 1979 N = built at Norwood, Ohio
  9. Maxthe222

    1977 Trans Am VIN Help

    I have never heard of any such check required by Highway Patrol in California. If they need to complete such a check, they can pay for a rebuild and re-gas of your HVAC system, which must be disconnected. No Firebird I've registered/smogged in California has ever required such a check.
  10. Maxthe222

    Newbie From Australia - 50th Anniversary Interior Gold Gear Shift Color?

    It is certainly not a factory for the 1976 Y82 Special Edition. The gold shifter bezel inlay was only used in late 1980 to 1981 Y84 Special Edition Trans Ams as they had run out of stock of the gold steering wheels, and to keep the addition of gold appointments in the interior, they...
  11. Maxthe222

    77 Owners Manual Package Price?

    Sure, why not. Send me a direct message, and I'll buy them off you.
  12. Maxthe222

    Unplugged Connector In Harness Inside Trunk

    Likely for the interior light harness, possibly the one that heads up to the roof.
  13. Maxthe222

    1980 Trans Am Pace Car?

    None were made with factory vinyl interiors; there was no way to select a different interior, as they came with special hobnail cloth seats as part of the package. The only kind of pace car that did have a vinyl interior was the 1979 TATA.
  14. Maxthe222

    77 Owners Manual Package Price?

    $100?
  15. Maxthe222

    1979 Trans Am Space Saver Tire Size Information

    That tire is not reproduced. Additionally, you would never use this as a spare tire on your Firebird in this day and age. You can have a standard tire made to fit that wheel or buy another one that has not been inflated as purely a decorative piece.
  16. Maxthe222

    Terminology Confusionology - Limited Vs. Special Editions Trans Am

    1976 Y82 Trans Ams were classified as the 50th Anniversary Limited Edition package initially; there was only supposed to be a set amount of them made. Limited implies a finite quality. However, its popularity exploded, so in 1977, the option became the Y82 Special Appearance Package. It was...
  17. Maxthe222

    Looking For Info On The Herb Adams VSE Fire Am Firebird American Tuner Cars/Parts

    We have a VSE Enthusiast group on Facebook that has many current and past owners on there, not to mention Matt Adams is on there too and we all discuss reproducing more VSE parts. I've sent you an email if you'd like to follow up on any of the VSE stuff. :)
  18. Maxthe222

    Fire Am - Looking For One To Purchase

    Sent! Sorry to come back so late; I forgot this existed. Lol, it just popped up on Google again when I was looking for another bar
  19. Maxthe222

    Herb Adams Fire Am

    Hey, sorry for the late reply. I have already currently run the registry. I saw your reply to the other forum, and I'll be sure to email you.
  20. Maxthe222

    Is This Trans AM Worth It?

    Maybe $40k if gone back to original as possible? You'd have to push to find the original motor, plus it's only a factory 3-speed. It is rare, however, no doubt. Will need tens of thousands in work as well.